Meaux Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional study room in DC Metro with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

simplement II

OVERCODE architecture urbanisme

overcode
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic study room in Nantes with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Brentwood Traditional Library Renovation

Weinberg Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in San Francisco with a library, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Fireplace w Custom Cabinets

Benvenuti and Stein

Office/Study,Benvenuti and Stein Design Build North Shore, Winnetka Showroom
Mid-sized traditional study room in Chicago with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, vaulted and panelled walls.

Den

Craftsmith Contracting

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style home office in Seattle with a library, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Library

Brad Litz - Litz Real Estate

Update of this office space to a moody Blue with French Oak hardwood floors.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Comfortable and Collected

Ann Lowengart Interiors

The family living in this shingled roofed home on the Peninsula loves color and pattern. At the heart of the two-story house, we created a library with high gloss lapis blue walls. The tête-à-tête provides an inviting place for the couple to read while their children play games at the antique card table. As a counterpoint, the open planned family, dining room, and kitchen have white walls. We selected a deep aubergine for the kitchen cabinetry. In the tranquil master suite, we layered celadon and sky blue while the daughters' room features pink, purple, and citrine.

Seattle Historic Revival

Michelle Dirkse Interior Design

Aaron Leitz
Traditional home office in Seattle with a library, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Downtown Luxury Condo

Newgard Custom Homes

Library
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home office in Chicago with a library, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and dark hardwood floors.

Artist Studio

OPRCH

Photo Credit: Warren Patterson
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary home studio in Boston with white walls, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, grey floor and concrete floors.

Greenwich Modern

Voce Di ID

Costas Picadas
This is an example of a transitional study room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Library/Home Office

User

This custom built-in library that doubles as a home office becomes an intimate space with the use of rich dark woods and gold accents. Wood floors thoughtfully laid bring attention to the marble encased fireplace.

Marcos Residence

M. Designs Architects

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary study room in San Francisco with light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and beige floor.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Rice University - New Home Construction

Edwards Interiors and Design, LLC

Inspiration for a transitional study room in Houston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and a freestanding desk.

Modern Farmhouse Custom Home | Williams Creek

Steven Sears Building Company

The Home Aesthetic
Design ideas for a country study room in Indianapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Family Room with Built in Work Space

Distinctive Interiors

Kayla Lynne Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home office in Boston with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and beige walls.

Eclectic Home Office

Mid-sized eclectic study room in Los Angeles with grey walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in desk and a plaster fireplace surround.

Custom Library Cedar Park

Matterhorn Development Co.

Built in bookshelves with LED and dry bar
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Austin with a library, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Iron Rock

My Cabinet Factory

A custom Knotty Alder home office/library with wall paneling surrounding the entire room. Inset cabinetry and tall bookcases on either side of the room.

All Fireplaces Home Office Design Ideas

A home office has many uses and isn’t a mere luxury anymore. You might work from home, or bring work home, or you might just need a place to go through bills, mail or store important paperwork. Kids can use a home office to do their homework, or quietly play a game online. Browse the photos on Houzz for home office ideas and inspiration, and strike up a conversation with the architect or designer or your favourite picks. For more home office ideas, check out the Stories section.

How much office storage do I need?

To ensure your home office or study room isn’t buried under a deluge of paperwork, books and supplies, incorporate plenty of shelves, cabinets and drawers. Floating or built-in shelves with cubbies can stock books and magazine holders; or for a more traditional look, make room for a large bookcase that fits in with the decor of your home. Invest in a filing cabinet to store paperwork, and opt for a lockable filing cabinet if you have sensitive documents. A tray organiser can store incoming mail and will help prioritise bills. The type of desk you choose is also key to keeping things organised. Look for desks with deep drawers and plenty of surface space, and add tray organisers to the drawers to keep track of staples like pens, pencils, highlighters and sticky tape. If you want a streamlined look, find a way to conceal any computer cables or wires, too. One solution is to install a false back on your desk, if it doesn’t already have one.

How do I choose an office desk and chair?

If you spend long hours hunched over your work desk at home, invest in ergonomic office chairs with wheels for better back health and comfort. Consider optimal lumbar support with flexibility in adjusting handles and back angle. Most rolling office chairs come upholstered, typically in leather, but that’s no reason why you can’t have one custom-made to suit your home decor. When picking out your work desk, be sure to consider its overall function. If you work from home and hold meetings, pick an oversized, sturdy desk that is double-sided (can be accessed from both sides). You’ll want it to look professional, so opt for dark timbers over high-shine finishes. It’s also a good idea to create a separate study desk for the kids, so homework doesn’t go missing among your files. If your home office is for the whole family a two-person desk or built-in long work bench are more suitable. Where space is tight, look for a retractable computer desk, or utilise an awkward corner with a corner desk.

What home office decor will encourage productivity?

Use your walls for to-do lists: hang a pegboard and paint it in your favourite colour or be adventurous with chalkboard paint and whiteboard panels. Bulletin boards that keep the whole family in order are an extra feature that always come in handy. Use your stationery and office accessories – think pencil cups, paper trays and magazine holders – to add colour and pattern, and desk lamps, clocks, maps and calendars to personalise the space. Above all else, aim for ease of use.